Hepatitis Australia monitors for news articles which have relevance to hepatitis B or hepatitis C in Australia. From time-to-time we also issue public statements and media releases which will also be shared here.
There is a common misconception that people living with hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C cannot safely breastfeed. Recent misleading media coverage has suggested that drinking breast milk can easily pass on hepatitis B and hepatitis C. This is not the case. Read more
The Motivate C project aims to find out how to encourage as many people with hep C as possible to initiate treatment. They are establishing a consumer reference group. Read more
New hepatitis C program aims to help General Practice staff locate cases and achieve Australia's goal to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030 Read more
There are a number of significant conferences coming up throughout the year. Save the dates. Read more
While cancer outcomes in Australia are generally among the best in the world, this is not the case for liver cancer that has defied this positive trend becoming Australia’s fastest growing cause of cancer death. Hepatitis B and hepatitis C remain the primary risk factors for developing liver cancer, and liver cancer is largely preventable through sufficient action on hepatitis B and hepatitis C prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care. Read more
Hepatitis Australia has signed an open letter to Gavi urging them to start their hepatitis B birth dose campaign. Implementing this campaign would save countless lives. Read more
The Northern Territory AIDS and Hepatitis Council (NTAHC) and the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) congratulates the Northern Territory Government on passing these important amendments to the Anti-Discrimination Act. Read more
Researchers at UNSW are recruiting interview participants for a project about how Australians understand immunity in the age of global pandemics, Read more
Recent news articles published in Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory have incorrectly suggested that hepatitis C and hepatitis B can be transmitted through saliva. Hepatitis Australia and ASHM issue this public statement in response. Read more
Australia’s Biggest Quiz is set to engage communities across every State and Territory, in a history-making-record-breaking event to help end hepatitis C… and it could be coming to a town near you! Read more
The World Hepatitis Alliance has launched World Hepatitis Day 2022, with the new campaign theme, ‘I Can’t Wait’ The theme highlights the need to accelerate the fight against viral hepatitis which claims one life every 30 seconds The day comes as the world faces a new outbreak of unexplained acute hepatitis infections affecting children Read more
Australia can be the first country in the world to end hepatitis C. This historic public health goal is being amplified in a nation-wide trivia event, designed to bring communities together, get people talking, and disseminate positive information. Read more
World Hepatitis Day, Thursday 28 July, is an opportunity to step up national and international efforts on hepatitis, encourage actions and engagement by individuals, partners and the public and highlight the need for a greater global response. Read more
In this brief news update, we’re sharing information about two upcoming sector events Read more
The World Hepatitis Summit 2022 will review progress and renew commitments by global partners to accelerate action to achieve the global target of eliminating of viral hepatitis by 2030. Read more
The World Hepatitis Summit 2022 is an important event in the international hepatitis space. While timing is difficult for Australian viewers, all session recordings will be available for registered attendees for 3 months. Read more
Hepatitis Australia looks forward to working with the new Australian Government to eliminate hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Read more
The Australian Government can take seven important actions in the next 12 months to pursue elimination by 2030 Read more
Hepatitis Australia congratulates the newly elected Australian Government and all new and returning Members and Senators. We are excited to continue to work with, and across, the Parliament to eliminate hepatitis B and hepatitis C in Australia by 2030. Read more
Hepatitis Australia is recruiting for three positions across its policy and program teams. Hepatitis Australia offers remote working from any location within Australia as well as generous salary sacrificing arrangements to increase take home pay. Read more
Towards the end of the 46th Parliament, people from across Australia came together for a momentous hepatitis B event. You can watch the event here. Read more
The 13th Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference 29 May - 31 May 2022. Read more
The HepBcommunity.org Research Showcase is a new online space for researchers and people impacted by hepatitis B to share and collaborate. You can win $100 and $250 prizes by sharing and participating. Read more
The issue of multi-country severe acute (non-viral) hepatitis in children is attracting interest and media coverage. Hepatitis Australia understands media approaches have been made to Member organisations for comment. Read more